Reindeer New Year Card with Bokeh Design | Honey Bee Stamps

Hello crafty friends! Can you believe it, 2024 is coming to an end? Where did the time go!?

Today I’m excited to share a festive New Year card featuring adorable Honey Bee Stamps products. If you’re looking for inspiration to create a card that shines and spreads cheer, this design combines layered die cuts, a glowing bokeh background, and elegant embellishments.

CARD RECIPE

Lovely Layers: Vintage Reindeer - Honey Cuts - Reindeer

Lovely Layers: Mini Holiday Florals - Honey Cuts - Greenery

Great Greetings: Holiday - Honey Cuts - Happy

Sweet Stacks: Circles - Honey Cuts - used to make the Bokeh Background

Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha - Honey Cuts - 2025

Lovely Layouts: Party Frames - Honey Cuts - Frame

Cool Pearls - Pearl Stickers - Embellishments

Bee Creative Ink Pad - Metallic Silver Pigment Ink - Bokeh Blend

Bee Creative Ink Pad - Brilliant White Pigment Ink - Bokeh Blend

Blender Brushes - blending tool

Beeluxe Detail Blending Brushes Size 10 - blending tool

Honey Bee Die Release Tool - Essential crafting tool

Reverse Tweezers - Essential crafting tool

Glossy Accents - shine on the nose and eye

Prisma Glitter -  sparkly greenery

1. Creating the Bokeh Background

To start, I created a stencil template using the Sweet Stacks: Circles - Honey Cuts. With my template in place, I blended white and silver pigment inks onto a dark cardstock background using my Blender Brushes. This created a soft and glowing bokeh light effect that adds depth and magic.

2. Die Cutting the Frame and Focal Elements

I then die cut the elegant scalloped frame using the Lovely Layouts: Party Frames - Honey Cuts. For the centerpiece, I die cut the Vintage Reindeer in layers and pieced it together, bringing this cute character to life.

I added festive greenery using the Mini Holiday Florals dies, which I enhanced with Prisma Glitter for an icy sparkle.

3. Assembling the Sentiments

For the “Happy” sentiment and the year “2025,” I used Great Greetings: Holiday and Bee Narrow Uppercase Alpha dies. To add dimension, I die cut two additional black layers for each element, stacked them together, and adhered them to the card. This extra layering really makes the sentiments pop!

4. Finishing Touches

For sparkle and shine: 

I brushed glue onto the fern-like greenery and sprinkled it with Prisma Glitter.

I added Cool Pearl Stickers for a touch of dimension and elegance.

To complete the reindeer’s adorable look, I added Glossy Accents to the nose and eye for a shiny finish.

I hope you’re inspired to create your own version of this card. If you do, I’d love to see what you make—be sure to tag me and share your projects. Let’s ring in the new year with creativity and sparkle!

Happy crafting and Happy New Year! 

Ilda 🎉

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Life is Better with a Furry Friend Card | Picket Fence Studios

Hello, crafty friends! I am so excited to share a delightful card made with some amazing products from Picket Fence Studios' December release. This card combines adorable designs, bright colors, and a touch of sparkle for a truly joyful creation. And guess what? If you'd like to see this card come together step by step, I’ve got a REEL over on my Instagram page—be sure to check it out! Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

For this project, I played with the following fabulous Picket Fence Studios products:

• Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp (sentiment and pillow)
• Life is Better with a Furry Friend Die Set (sentiment and pillow)
• Happy Paws Stamp  (puppies)
• Happy Paws Die Set (puppies)
• Fetch Layering Stencil Set (rainbow paws and bones)
• Twinkle Lights Clear - Paper Glaze Luxe (bones)
• Basic Die Cutting Set 1 (dome panel)
• Celestial Skies Gems (embellishments)

Staple Products/Tools: 

• Pint-sized Paper Pouncers (blending out the Sentiment)
• Black Hybrid Ink Pad (stamped images)
• Platinum 6 Die Cutting Platform
• Copic Markers
• White Gel Pen
• Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen
• Misti Tool
• Palette (inside Misti for stamping)
• Palette Knives
• Life Changing Blender Brushes (ink blending)
• Squeezed Lemon, Picked Raspberry, Broken China and Black Soot (Distress Oxide Inks)
• Barely Arts Glue

Creating the Background

The base of the card features a colorful background with paw prints and bones, and here’s how I achieved it:

1. Stenciling the Rainbow Paws: I used Life Changing Blender Brushes with Distress Oxide Inks in Squeezed Lemonade, Picked Raspberry, and Broken China. These blend beautifully to create a cheerful gradient across the paw prints.
2. Adding the Twinkling Bones: Using the bones layer of the Fetch Layering Stencil Set, I applied Twinkle Lights Clear Glaze for a subtle shine. This glaze adds dimension while keeping the background clean and playful.

The Dome Panel

To create the focal point for the card:

1. I die-cut the dome shape using the Basic Die Cutting Set 1.
2. For the shadow under the pillow, I masked the area with a sticky note and blended Black Soot Distress Oxide Ink using a Life Changing Blender Brush.
3. I layered the adorable puppy duo from the Happy Paws Stamp and Die Set on top of the shadow, popping them up with foam for dimension. These sweet friends were colored with Copic markers and enhanced with white and gold gel pens for highlights and tiny details.

Sentiment and Color Coordination

The sentiment, “Life is better with a friend,” perfectly matches the cozy scene. To keep the theme vibrant:

• Once the sentiment was positioned in the Misti, I then added the Squeezed Lemon to the middle of the stamp and diffused the edges of the ink using a Pint-sized Paper Pouncer to blend it out. I then moved on to the Picked Raspberry on top and the Broken China on the bottom. Diffusing each color with the coordinating Pint-sized Paper Pouncer. This colorful sentiment mirrors the rainbow tones from the background.
• This cohesive approach ties the entire design together beautifully!

Crafty Tip: Seamless Die Cuts

When working with multiple die-cut images that have white border edges, you can create the illusion of a seamless join by following this trick:

1. Die-cut your images and arrange them to determine where they overlap.
2. Fussy cut the white edge off one of the images where it overlaps with the other.
3. To clean up the cut edge, run a black marker along it to mimic the stamped outline.
4. Glue the two pieces together, and voilà! Your die-cut images will look like one continuous piece.

This tip works perfectly for the adorable puppy duo on this card!

Finishing Touches

To assemble:

1. I adhered the stenciled background to a card base.
2. The dome panel was popped up with foam tape for added depth.
3. For the final touch, I scattered Celestial Skies Gems around the design, adding a hint of sparkle.

This card is bursting with personality, from the happy pups to the rainbow hues and sparkling details. It’s a heartwarming reminder that life truly is better with friends—especially the furry ones!

Have you tried the new Picket Fence Studios December release yet? Let me know your favorite products and creations in the comments. And don’t forget to watch the reel on Instagram for all the behind-the-scenes crafty fun. Until next time, happy crafting! 

Ilda🐾✨

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Puppy Slimline Thank You Card | Picket Fence Studios December Release

Creating personalized thank-you cards is a fantastic way to show your appreciation while indulging in your love for crafting. This card is part of the Picket Fence Studios December Release Instagram hop, and there is a $50 Gift Card up for grabs for those who hop along! Click here to join the HOP. 

Plus, a Reel I made of this card will be posted soon for those who love visuals. Click HERE to watch. 

Let’s dive into the details!

CARD RECIPE

• Ink, Stamps, Dies and Stencil:

  • Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad

  • You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps

  • Thanks Stacked Word Die

  • Fetch Layering Stencil Set - Pint-sized pouncer used for selective stenciling

  • Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set - Inside Card

• Cardstock and Base:

  • White Slimline card panel

  • Black slimline card panel

  • White Slimline card base (Finished 8.5 x 4 inches)

• Coloring Supplies:

  • Prismacolor Pencils 

  • Gamsol mineral spirits - for blending (optional)

• Finishing Details:

  • Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen

  • Glossy Accents

  • Black Sharpie pen

  • Clay white heart embellishment

Stamping:

• Start by stamping the puppy image from You Hold My Heart in Your Paw Stamps using the Picket Fence Studio Black Hybrid Ink Pad onto the top of a slimline card panel. 

Colouring:

• Use Prismacolor pencils to bring the stamped image to life. Blend various shades to give depth and dimension to the puppy's fur and features. Normally, I would have used some Gamsol to blend out the pencil strokes, but I couldn’t find it in my stash.

• Add highlights to the puppy’s face using the Gold 1.0 Karin DecoGel Pen. This adds a touch of shimmer and accentuates key areas.

• This puppy reminds me of our dog, so I made it look like her, what a cutie!

Cutting the Sentiment:

• Use the Thanks Stacked Word Die to cut out the "Thanks" sentiment from the lower part of the card panel. Save the cut-out pieces for later.

• To create a shadow effect, die-cut the same sentiment twice more from black cardstock. Stack these layers together, adhering them with glue, before placing the original die cut "Thanks" layer on top. 

Card Base:

• Adhere the completed card panel onto a black slimline card panel for a bold border.
• Finally, glue everything onto a slimline card base measuring 8.5 x 4 inches.

Embellishment:

• Complete the design by adhering a tiny clay white heart to the card front. This small detail adds a bit of sweetness and ties the entire design together.

Adding gloss and texture:

• Apply Glossy Accents to the puppy’s eyes and nose. Allow it to dry completely to create a glossy, dimensional effect.

• Use a black Sharpie pen to add some faux splatter around the card for a playful, artistic touch.

• With the Fetch Layering Stencil Set, add a small paw print to the corner of the card for extra charm. I used the black Pint-sized pouncer for selective stenciling and the PFS Black Hybrid Ink.

The Inside:

• On the inside of the card, use the same Fetch Layering Stencil Set to add paw prints around the sentiment. The sentiment, "You're pawsome," comes from the new Life is Better with a Furry Friend Stamp Set.

The result is a stunning slimline thank-you card that’s both playful and heartfelt. The combination of bold lettering, intricate coloring, and thoughtful details makes this card a unique keepsake for the recipient.

Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🐾

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Sweet Holiday Shaker Cards + Flat Card Shaker Hacks | Honey Bee Stamps

These pastel candy-inspired shaker cards are the ultimate holiday treat, featuring the Lovely Layers: Alice's Gingerbread Lane Honey Cuts from Honey Bee Stamps' Cozy Christmas Release. They're packed with details and sparkle, plus a game-changing tip for creating perfectly flat shaker pockets. Let’s dive in!

CARD RECIPE

Honey Bee Stamps Products:

• Lovely Layers: Alice's Gingerbread Lane Honey Cuts: For the dimensional gingerbread houses.
• Great Greetings: Holiday Honey Cuts: Die-cut festive sentiments.
• Sprinkled With Joy Stamp Set: For cheerful inside sentiments.
• Horizon Slimline Borders - Honey Cuts: Used to create the snowy hills on the shaker fronts.
• Bee Creative A2 Shaker Pockets: Essential for the shaker base.
• Gingerbread Pearl Stickers: To add fun embellishments.

Shaker Fillings:

• Bokeh Lights Confetti Mix
• Candyland Clay Pieces (sprinkles)
• Peppermint Ice Clay Pieces (sprinkles)
• Pastel Confetti/Sequins (from stash)

Additional Supplies:

• Chunky Glitter: For snow-covered details.
• Copic Pigment White Splatter & White Gelly Pen: For snowy accents and highlights.
• Foam Dots: To elevate the houses for dimension.
• Copic Markers: For shadowing and depth.
• Blue Ink Pad: For stamping inside sentiments.

Background Details:

• Cardstock Panels: Cut pink, blue, and white cardstock slightly smaller than A2 size for the inside panels. Splatter them with white ink for a snowy effect.

Shaker Pocket Hacks

1. Flattening the Shaker Pocket:
   To eliminate the "pillow effect" caused by the acetate's natural spring, using a heat gun apply gentle heat to the glued tabs once attached to the paper. This resets the plastic's memory, leaving your shaker cards flat and polished.

2. Keep It Clean:
   Leave the protective film on the shaker pocket until you're ready to glue it to the card base. This prevents scratches and ensures a pristine finish!

3. Use flat fillers for smoother movement inside the shaker. The flatter the bits, the more fluid the movement!

Create the Shaker:

For the inside of each shaker, I cut pink, blue, and white cardstock panels slightly smaller than A2 size. Splatter with white pigment ink for a snowy backdrop. Place these panels inside the Bee Creative A2 Shaker Pockets, and seal 3/4 sides. Fill each shaker pocket with shaker bits like Bokeh Lights Confetti Mix, Candyland Clay Pieces, Peppermint Ice Clay Pieces, and sequins for maximum movement. Seal the pocket and apply heat to the tabs for a flat, sleek look if you do not like the natural forming pillow effect.

Create the Gingerbread Scene:
Use the Lovely Layers: Alice's Gingerbread Lane Honey Cuts to die-cut the gingerbread houses. Add chunky glitter to mimic snow, and use Copic markers for shading and depth.

Assemble the Scene:
Use the Horizon Slimline Borders Honey Cuts to die-cut snowy hills, and adhere these along with the houses and die-cut sentiments directly onto the front of the shaker pocket.

Add Final Touches:
Embellish the gingerbread houses with Gingerbread Pearl Stickers and sprinkles.

Finish the Inside Sentiments:
Stamp cheerful holiday sentiments from the Sprinkled With Joy Stamp Set using a blue ink pad. These coordinate beautifully with the pastel tones of the cards.

These cards are a pastel winter wonderland packed with sparkle and charm! With these tips and tricks, you're ready to create your own magical shaker cards that will delight your loved ones this holiday season.

For those that want to watch the video of these come together, click here to my Instagram Reels. Thank you for stopping by and until next time... Happy Crafting!

Ilda 🌈❆

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To make supplies easy for you to find, I have linked them above. If something is no longer available I will link to a similar product. Affiliate links may be used depending on the product linked. Please help support my blog by using these links while shopping at no additional cost to you. For more information about the affiliates I use, please visit my disclaimer here. Thanks so much for all your support